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Obituary For Lawrence Ford Jr.
Mr. Lawrence Ford, Junior, 73, was born on Wednesday, June 14, 1950 in Durham, North Carolina and departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.
Lawrence loved his family. He was the archivist of his family. He saved every newspaper clipping, photograph, and funeral program related to his many friends and family members—and some celebrities too. He kept his tradition going with each generation, as he tracked the accomplishments and memories of his great-nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was the best person many people knew. His kindness was the first thing many people remarked upon learning of his passing. Lawrence had a giving heart. He loved and cared for the elderly and others in need. He did everything from run errands to providing financial support. Lawrence was also a talker and he took his time doing it. If you were going to have a conversation with him, you better sit down and prepare to be there for a while. But, you also left those conversations with a full heart and something new to think about. He was one of a kind.
Lawrence graduated from Hillside High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1969. He graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the School of Business. He retired from Duke Medical Center, where he worked as a Business Analyst, where he was a beloved colleague who mentored many along the years.
Lawrence was a faithful and loyal member to Dorcas Masonic Lodge #460, F&AM since December 18, 1981. He was also formerly active in C-Hudson Chapter No.63, Durham Consistory No. 218, Scottish Rite Masonry (A.A.S.R.F.M.) and Zafa Temple No.176, (A.E.O.N.M.S.) Durham, North Carolina. During his active years, he was always busy and always had the spirit to serve in any capacity needed to assist worthy Master Masons, their widows, and orphans.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Millie Beatrice Ford and Lawrence Ford, Senior, his brothers, George Roberts and Calvin Roberts, Senior.
Left to mourn and remember him are his sisters, Lorraine Ford Clay (Clarence), Brenda Ford Harding (Robert), Doris Ford-Bullock, Edith Thorpe, brother, James Franklin Ford, nieces Renea Roberts, LaTrisha Roberts, Jasmine Hodges-McGhee (Rayshone), Tarsha Ford-Melvin (Tony), Tiffany Clay Johnson (Sean), Tina Livingston, and Sherise Harding, nephews Roderick Roberts, Calvin Roberts Junior, Phillip Ford, and Robert Harding Junior, close friends, Ronald Mangum, Tony Mangum, Grady Langston, Ronald McCoy, Elvert Dorsey, and a host of family, friends, and others who knew him as "Uncle Lawrence."
Services will be on Friday, March 8, 2024 at St. Joseph AME Church (2125 Fayetteville Street, Durham). Visitation will be at 12 noon, followed by the Masonic Rites at 12:45 pm and the funeral service at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be held at Glennview Memorial Park. The funeral service will also be live streamed at https://www.stjosephame.org/ and on the St. Joseph YouTube and Facebook pages
All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time. Donations may be made in Lawrence's honor to St. Jude's Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the Ford Family at 5312 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713.
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Honor my friend will miss him so very much very kind & pleasant man with a lovely smile always R I P my friend.
A VERY SWEET & LOVING MAN ALWAYS HELPING ANYONE @ ANYTIME WILL MISS MY FRIEND WITH A LOVING SMILE R I P MY FRIEND
To the family of Mr. Lawrence, I send my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. He was a dear friend of my dad's (Allen Fletcher). Mr. Lawrence was a kind hearted, loving person filled with laughter and positive advice. May God continue to bless and keep each of you in HiS loving care.
Trish, my friend I love you. My love , thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.❤️🙏🏾 -Brita
My most sincere condolences to the family of Lawrence. You were always elevated after a session with him. His spirit will provide a perpetual light who had the opportunity to meet him. Past Grand Master Jackie Robinson, and fellow Hillside Hornet
Lawrence was such a kind and sweet person. He worked in the business office at DUKE University Healthcare. Every time I had to communicate with him in the business office he was always very pleasant. He was just a super nice person. May his family find comfort during this very difficult time. May he rest in heaven 🙏 Love Barbara webb Edwards
Condolences to the Ford Family in your loss. Lawrence was a great and humble person and will always be remembered that way. He is surely resting in peace and comfort in God. In Christ, Jacqueline Channelle Glenn
Please accept my sincere condolences. Lawrence and I began our friendship in elementary school and graduated high school together. In addition to his kind heart he was perhaps one of the most talented artist I knew. I always enjoyed being on a group project with him. He will truly be missed but take comfort in the memories and know that he is resting in the arms of the most high. Unfortunately,my travels will not permit my attendance at the Memorial service. James Horton
We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Lawrence always had such a beautiful spirit & a friend indeed to know. You all are in our thoughts & prayers for strength to get you through such a difficult time.
To the family I share in your grief at the passing of Lawrence. We shared some good times growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Michael Johnson
Sending my condolences to the Ford family. Lawrence was a classmate of mine at Hillside High School and my date to the senior prom. I will always remember his calm & quiet personality. Sincerely, Brenda Gail Barbee Hall
Sending my heart felt condolences and prayers to the Ford family.From Kenneth and Ophelia Bell and family
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